Agricultural Business and Policy Extension

The Agricultural Business and Policy Extension program serves rural Missouri by helping farms, agribusinesses and communities understand their opportunities and challenges and to make informed decisions. The team is primarily focused on:

  • Helping farmers and agribusinesses with decision-making, financial management, taxes and risk mitigation;
  • Studying relevant industry and value-added agricultural issues;
  • Sharing how market fundamentals and trade policy may impact agricultural outlook;
  • Assessing diversification and new business opportunities for farms, businesses and commodity groups.

View the 2024 planning budgets.

Learn about various agricultural leases and what they mean to you.

Transitioning a farm is a process. Find resources to help you get started.

Ag Business and Policy faculty coverage

Faculty coverage throughout Missouri counties, regions and on campus.

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Seek free technical assistance from the Missouri Agriculture, Food and Forestry Innovation Center.
Brownfield Anchor Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown recap the markets and discuss impacts for farmers.
Feedstuff Finder

The go-to platform for buying and selling feed in Missouri.

A new mobile-friendly online platform built for farmers and FREE to use for both sellers and buyers.

Sign up to list feedstuffs for sale, including hay, silage or co-products.

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AgSite Assessment Tool
Generate a free report on your land. Assessments help agriculturalists explore new production alternatives, learn more about land before purchases, and support lending and real estate appraisal activities.

Events and online courses

Resources

Native Warm-Season Grass Seed Production Budgets (XLSX)

Customize this tool to estimate the feasibility of harvesting seed from an established Native Warm-Season Grass (NWSG) stand. This tool accompanies MU Extension publication G673, Native Warm-Season Grass Seed Production, and is an addition to G672, Native Warm-Season Grass Planning Budget.

Feedstuff Finder

Feedstuff Finder is a FREE tool for individuals to find or list hay and co-product feedstuffs for sale. Buyers can access a user-friendly map displaying available products, complete with details and a delivery cost estimator.

Pasture Fence Construction Budget (XLSX)

Estimate the cost of building new pasture perimeter, electric interior or corral fencing and the materials required with this spreadsheet tool.

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